COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Schloss Johannisberg
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Schloss Johannisberg is a legendary estate with a history spanning over 900 years, starting as a Benedictine monastery in the 12th century. Located in the Rheingau region of Germany, it is celebrated as the world's first pure Riesling estate, cultivating this noble grape exclusively since 1720. The estate's single vineyard, Schlossberg, is a steep, south-facing amphitheater situated on the 50th parallel north. The 'Rosalack' (Pink Seal) designation has historically represented the estate's exceptional Auslese tier since their pioneering color-coded quality classification system was introduced in 1820.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
€105
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Schloss Johannisberg is the world's first pure Riesling estate, cultivating only this grape variety since 1720.
Fact 02
The 'Rosalack' or Pink Seal has designated the estate's exceptional Auslese tier since their historic 1820 color-coding system.
Fact 03
Nicknamed 'The Fist in the Velvet Glove' for its luxurious sweetness backed by a powerful punch of quartzite minerality.
Fact 04
The estate's traditional 1,200-liter oak casks (Stückfass) are crafted from oak trees grown in the castle's own forest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Rosalack Auslese involves meticulous, multi-pass manual harvesting to select only the finest grapes, incorporating a significant portion of botrytized fruit. The grapes undergo extremely gentle whole-cluster pressing. Fermentation is carried out under temperature-controlled conditions, utilizing either stainless steel tanks or traditional 1,200-liter oak casks (Stückfass) crafted from wood sourced directly from the estate's own forests. The wine is then matured on its fine lees until bottling in the spring following the harvest.
